Pediatric nurse charged in Coweta County child molestation case

Woman charged in connection with Coweta County child molestation case

Coweta County Sheriff?s investigators have charged Kori Morris, 38, with child molestation and other charges in a case involving a 14-year-old boy. The sheriff's office says the investigation started when the victim came forward with information about the alleged sexual abuse. A second woman has been charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor as a result of the same investigation.

COWETA COUNTY, Ga. - Coweta County investigators say they have filed charges against a woman for child molestation in a case involving a 14-year-old boy.

What they're saying:

Deputies say this case started when the 14-year-old boy came forward with allegations of sexual abuse.

That has led to charges against Kori Jolynn Morris, 38, of Newnan. And investigators say she was a friend of the family. They say sexual abuse allegedly happened at a home in Coweta County.

Kori Jolynn Morris

She is charged with aggravated child molestation, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and tampering with evidence.

Why you should care:

According to jail records in Coweta County, Morris is a pediatrics nurse. Her job is unconnected to the case, police said.

Dig deeper:

The sheriff’s office also says that evidence uncovered during the investigation led to the arrest of a second woman. She is identified as 39-year-old Brittany Wingo of Sharpsburg. 

Brittany Wingo (Coweta County Sheriff's Office)

They say they have charged her with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. It’s important to note that she is not charged with child molestation like Morris. Her charges are totally separate from that investigation.

What's next:

The sheriff’s office says this is an active investigation and more charges are possible.